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Swiss wheelchair tennis player
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Male
Place of birth
Martigny, Canton of Valais, Lake Geneva region
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62 years
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Biography
Gérald Roger Métroz (b.Martigny 1962) is a journalist, sports consultant, writer, and columnist.
Tragedy
His life changed drastically in 1964, losing both of his legs when he was hit by a train when he was at the train station of his hometown. Despite this tragedy, he has made an adventure of his life. Métroz participated in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, with support from friends and family. He is also a popular public speaker at presentations and conferences because of his experiences. He is founder of the company Gérald Métroz Sports Consulting.
Paralympics
He participated in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. He played in the Men's Doubles and the Men's Singles. In the doubles he played with Martin Erni and made it to the Quarterfinals.
Books
- "Soudain un train", Jacques Briod, Editions Autrement (Paris, 2001), German translation "Ich lass mich nicht behindern", Jacques Briod, Scherz Verlag (2002)
Films
- Gérald Métroz - Elle est pas belle, la vie? by Jean-François Amiguet (2006)
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Notable Swiss Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Swiss Tennis players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Swiss Motivational speakers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Swiss Wheelchair tennis players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
Notable Swiss Writers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1930 to 1969
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